Gujarat, India – In the Indian state of Gujarat, potato cultivation plays a major role in the agricultural economy. The state’s favorable climate and soil conditions make potatoes an important cash crop for many farmers. However, despite this potential, farmers have been facing several persistent challenges, such as low profits, limited knowledge of modern farming techniques, […]
In Khergate, Assam, India, a small food stall has become more than just a place to enjoy hot pakoras, steaming momos, or crispy farsipuri. For the women who run it, the stall represents independence, dignity, and the power of collective effort. At the heart of this inspiring story is Aruna, an Aagewan (community leader) with the […]
Uttar Pradesh, India – Barkha, a resident of Akhtiyarpur village in Sultanpur Gram Panchayat, has always been known for her resilience and determination. Along with her husband, Vinod Kumar, she worked as a farmer and agricultural laborer to support their family of five daughters. Despite their hard work, the income from farming was never enough. Meeting […]
Uttar Pradesh, India – In the village of Bhairampur, under Mohanlalganj block of Lucknow district, in Uttar Pradesh, India lives Reeta Devi, a farmer and housewife whose life took a difficult turn a few years ago when she lost her husband, Dharmendra Kumar. Left to raise three children (two daughters and a son) on her own, Reeta […]
Uttar Pradesh, India – In the small village of Khadri, in Raibareli district of Uttar Pradesh, lives Sampada Devi, a 35-year-old farmer and mother of four. She and her husband, Ram Avatar, along with their two sons and two daughters, depend on a modest half bigha of farmland for their livelihood. Life was never easy, but things […]
Uttar Pradesh, India – About three years ago, SEWA Rudi’s journey began in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, India. At that time, digital tools were still uncommon in rural areas. The SEWA team, together with local agewan (women leaders), started working with women farmers, helping them connect with markets and access better opportunities. When […]
In Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India, the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) formed a cluster of 10 small marginal women farmers for agricultural activities. During a visit to Nagla Ballia, the SEWA team came across an orchard owned by Bhuri, a local farmer. The orchard had been lying idle, as there was no once in […]
Mithlesh Kumari, a farmer from Meerak Nagar in Mohanlalganj block, Lucknow district, India, is an inspiring example of resilience and leadership in agriculture. When her husband, Vijay Shankar, also a farmer and the family’s primary breadwinner, fell ill four years ago, Mithlesh found herself facing immense financial challenges. Refusing to give in to hardship, she […]
